Jun 30, 2026
Much of the stress involved with taking an important exam is related to testing in a proctored environment surrounded by your anxious peers. What happens when you shift to more familiar ground? Amy and Mike invited educator Brian Eufinger to explore the experience and implications of taking a high-stakes test at home.
Jun 26, 2026
The Tests and the Rest podcast consistently focuses on exploring important topics in testing, admissions, education, and learning with amazing expert guests. Sometimes, though, we enjoy an unstructured opportunity to discuss our own takes on major issues, upcoming events, and our endeavors at the intersection of...
Jun 23, 2026
According to Henry Ward Beecher, there is a temperate zone in the mind, between luxurious indolence and exacting work; and it is to this region, just between laziness and labor, that summer reading belongs. Teens willing to spend time in this region will benefit from much more than just the sheer pleasure of a...
Jun 16, 2026
If you’ve been paying attention over the last year, you’ve observed tremendous change, chaos, and uncertainty roiling higher education. Behind the scenes, things are even crazier than they seem, which affects every single applicant. Amy and Mike invited educational consultants Aly Beaumont and Meg Joyce to unpack...
Jun 12, 2026
The Gauntlet: Harder Questions, Higher Scores
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
What's the story behind The Gauntlet, and what problem inspired it?
How does The Gauntlet solve the challenge of managing prep material and what's actually in the library?
How does the new tutor dashboard streamline...